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Alphabet Practice and Word Building – Football Style

It's fall and I don't know about you, nothing says fall more than football in my neck of the woods.  Maybe that is because it is still in the high 90s and leaves won't change colors around here until sometime between late November and January.  So football is what I hang my hat on! ... READ the POST

Breaks Help the Brain!

Take a minute and think about what we ask of our students on any given day.  As teachers we want to make the most of the precious time we have them and we do our very best to make every last second filled with learning opportunities.  Now think about that from the perspective of a non-teacher adult. ... READ the POST

Making Friends at School

The beginning of the school year can be a tough time for students as they head to a new class with a new teacher and new kids.  As a teacher I believe that one of the most important things I can do at the beginning of the school year to create a classroom environment that will help my students feel ... READ the POST

Summer Stock-up: Classroom Decor

Well here it is, SUMMER, and if you are reading this you are doing what teachers do best - thinking about school!  It's a blessing and a curse.  So, if you are going to be thinking about school and getting prepared for next year - then you might as well have some fun doing it!  I'm so glad you found ... READ the POST

The Power of Brain Breaks

I love Brain Breaks!  I mean, I really {puffy heart} love Brain Breaks.  If you don't know what a brain break is - its a short activity designed to give your students' brains a break from the focus and rigor of learning and working.  Some involve movement to help get the wiggles out, ... READ the POST

More Hands-on Seed Fun!

In an effort to keep from writing one LOOONG blog post, I decided to break our seed fun into 2 posts. Make sure to check out Fun With Seeds to see how I introduced seeds.  The kids really loved the idea that seeds were in our food, and for that case that seeds made our food.  I think they ... READ the POST

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